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The Ways of Love

April 10, 2013 By Sharron R. Blezard Leave a Comment

Lectionary Reflection for the Third Sunday of Easter, April 14, 2013
What do love, fishing, and discipleship have in common? This week’s gospel lesson offers some good answers.

Doubt, Belief, and Life in Jesus’ Name

April 4, 2013 By Sharron R. Blezard Leave a Comment

Second Sunday of Easter Lectionary Reflection, April 7, 2013
What do doubt, belief, and life in the name of Christ have in common? A lot! This Sunday’s gospel reading offers rich material to consider why it matters that we continue to gather, to tell the stories of faith, and to encounter Jesus. (Photo by Christine Matthews. Thanks!)

Here, There, & Everywhere: Jesus is Risen!

March 27, 2013 By Sharron R. Blezard Leave a Comment

Easter is an important day in the life of the church, but how does the rest of the world see it? As an “idle tale”? Maybe we all need to look at Easter through a new lens.

Palm/Passion Sunday: Living the Story

March 20, 2013 By Sharron R. Blezard Leave a Comment

Palm/Passion Sunday Lectionary Reflection, March 24, 2013
This Sunday’s worship may be the only bridge some folks have to Easter. What can we do to help folks live this story all week long?

Lavish

March 12, 2013 By Sharron R. Blezard Leave a Comment

Fifth Sunday in Lent, Year C, March 17, 2013
Mary and Judas have a thing or two to teach us about stewardship and trusting in God’s good provision. Which character do you relate to in this strange, short story? (Photo by Wonderlane. Thanks!)

A Gracious Plenty

March 6, 2013 By Sharron R. Blezard Leave a Comment

Lectionary Reflection for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 10, 2013
There’s grace aplenty and a gracious plenty whenever God’s around. Why are we so miserly with all this abundance? This week’s lessons provide much food for thought.

Hold to Hope, Pursue Patience, and Cling to Christ

February 26, 2013 By Sharron R. Blezard Leave a Comment

Lectionary Reflection for the Third Sunday in Lent, March 3, 2013
In this week’s gospel lesson, Jesus offers both warning and remedy. The Parable of the Fig Tree offers a wonderful opportunity to talk about hope, patience, and tenacious faith. (Photo by Yaniv Yaakubovich. Thanks!)

Fear, Faith, & Where We Belong

February 20, 2013 By Sharron R. Blezard Leave a Comment

Second Sunday in Lent Lectionary Reflection, February 24, 2013
We live in fearful and uncertain times. Yet we need not fear because as Paul reminds us, “Our citizenship is in heaven…” We live by faith. Maybe that’s a message folks need to hear today. (Photo by J. Aaron Farr. Thanks!)

A Call to Identity and Action

February 13, 2013 By Sharron R. Blezard 2 Comments

Lectionary Reflection for the First Sunday in Lent, February 17, 2013
This Sunday’s lessons offer a wealth of opportunity to explore how Lent can be a springboard to stronger Christian identity and faithful action. (Photo by jamiesrabbits. Thanks!)

Changed

February 6, 2013 By Sharron R. Blezard Leave a Comment

Transfiguration of our Lord Lectionary Reflection, February 10, 2013

Transfiguration need not be limited to the mountaintop. We are in the process of being changed through our relationship with Jesus–transfigured individually and in community to bring light to the world.